Thrombo


1.
a combining form with the meanings “blood clot,” “coagulation,” “thrombin,” used in the formation of compound words:
thrombocyte.
combining form
1.
indicating a blood clot: thromboembolism

thrombo- or thromb-
pref.
Blood clot; blood clotting: thromboplastin.
thrombo
1.
thrombophlebitis
2.
thrombosis

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  • Thromboclasis

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  • Thrombocytasthenia

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